Colonial Williamsburg Salutes First Responders in 2012

Date: 2012-04-02

First Responders, Military Families Can Purchase a Colonial Williamsburg Pass for the Price of a Single Day Ticket

Colonial Williamsburg salutes first responders and their families with a very special offer: pay for a day and come back all year. From March 16 through June 10, any member of law enforcement, fire and rescue, EMS technicians, 9-1-1 dispatchers, emergency management employees, as well as active duty military, guard and reserve personnel and their families can purchase a single day ticket at $39.95 for an adult and $20.95 for youth ages six to 12 and visit the rest of the year through Dec. 31 for free. Children under six are free.

This special discounted pass for first responders is part of Colonial Williamsburg’s Salute to First Responders program. First responders simply go to the Colonial Williamsburg Regional Visitor Center to purchase the pass or it may be purchased online at www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/salute. Direct dependents of first responders also are entitled to the Salute program. First Responders must present proof of status as a First Responder at the time of purchase or at the time of redemption if purchased online. The first responder must accompany minor dependents.

Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area is the largest living history museum in the world and is home to ever changing interactive and engaging programming for the entire family. The restored 18th-century Revolutionary capital of Virginia showcases the formation of America from the everyday lives and inspirational stories of the people. Colonial Williamsburg also provides more modern luxuries like the Spa of Colonial Williamsburg, renowned Golden Horseshoe Golf Club, exclusive shopping destinations, and an array of dining options from colonial-era taverns to modern gourmet fare.

“Colonial Williamsburg recognizes the heroes who are on the front lines,” said Skip Ferebee, Colonial Williamsburg’s director of admission sales and consumer development. “The Foundation wants to thank dedicated emergency service personnel who protect their communities across the state 24 hours a day, seven days a week.”

Colonial Williamsburg’s Regional Visitor Center also features a special area for first responders’ families to check in for the Salute to First Responders program.

For more information, call 1-800-HISTORY. Passes may be purchased onsite at the Colonial Williamsburg Regional Visitor Center, 101-A Visitor Center Dr., Williamsburg, or online at www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/salute.